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  US Congress approves $886 billion defense budget for 2024

  News, US December 15, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States House of Representatives and Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on December 14, 2023. The act, worth more than $886 billion, now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become a law.
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  Zelenskyy visits Norway, secures $31 million military aid for Ukraine

  Europe, News December 15, 2023 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo on December 13, 2023, for a surprise visit to meet with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere. Norway announced $31 million worth of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) for Ukraine during Zelenskyy’s visit.
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  US destroys ballistic missile target during Ground-based Midcourse Defense System test

  News, US December 14, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the U.S. Northern Command conducted a Ground-based Midcourse Defense System test and successfully destroyed an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile target.
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  Comments Off on Austria awards $574 million contract to Rheinmetall for air defense system upgrades 0

  Austria awards $574 million contract to Rheinmetall for air defense system upgrades

  Europe, News December 14, 2023 , by IRIA

  Austria's Ministry of Defense has awarded a $574 million (€532 million) contract to German defense firm Rheinmetall to conduct a comprehensive modernization of its existing Skyguard air defense systems.
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  Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to increase military aid during Washington visit

  Europe, News, US December 13, 2023 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Washington for the third time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022. During his meeting with President Joe Biden and the U.S. lawmakers, Zelensky urged Washington to increase military aid for Ukraine.
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  China and Vietnam agree to strengthen ties as Xi visits Hanoi

  Asia-Pacific, News December 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on December 12, 2023, for the first time in six years seeking to strengthen ties with the communist neighbor amid the U.S.’s increasing influence in the region. Xi’s visit comes three months after U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Vietnam.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force F-16 jet crashes in South Korea, pilot survives after ejecting 0

  US Air Force F-16 jet crashes in South Korea, pilot survives after ejecting

  News, US December 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea on December 11, 2023, while it was on a routine training flight. The pilot was rescued after surviving the crash through last-minute ejection.
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  Comments Off on Latvia signs $105 million deal with US to acquire Naval Strike Missile system 0

  Latvia signs $105 million deal with US to acquire Naval Strike Missile system

  Europe, News, US December 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  Latvia has finalized a $105 million agreement with the U.S. to acquire the Naval Stike Missile (NSM) coastal defense system. The announcement was made jointly by Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds and the U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Christopher Robinson.
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  Comments Off on Italian Air Force to train Swedish fighter pilots under 10-year agreement 0

  Italian Air Force to train Swedish fighter pilots under 10-year agreement

  Europe, News December 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  More than 100 Swedish fighter jet pilots would receive combat training in Italy over the decade under an agreement signed between Swedish Armed Forces and Italian Air Force. Sweden has become the first Nordic nation to have such defense collaboration with Italy.
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  US Army receives first delivery of long-range Precision Strike Missile

  News, US December 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has announced the initial delivery of the next-generation long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which is set to replace the U.S. Army’s three-decades-old long-range missile system.

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